Chapter 185: Xiao Bai's Gaze Seems Strange!
Even though Xiao Bai had a beautiful figure, her previously slender frame couldn't quite support it, making her appear somewhat youthful.
Xiao Bai smiled sweetly as she walked over to the Sea Witch, lifting her skirt and twirling around.
"Witch Sister, your clothes are a bit too big for me."
Before the Sea Witch could respond, Ye Tian suddenly said,
"Xiao Bai, you're being distant! Sneaking off to bathe without inviting us?"
As he spoke, Ye Tian pointed to the Sea Witch's wary expression and chuckled,
"Look at your Sea Witch sister, she looks a little resentful."
Indeed, the Sea Witch's delicate brows held a hint of anger.
Xiao Bai, looking slightly surprised, grabbed the Sea Witch's hand.
"Sister, don't be mad! Next time, I'll definitely bathe with you all."
"This time, it was just because that Ghost Vine Flower smelled so bad, so I found a small stream to wash alone."
Hearing this, the Sea Witch couldn't help but chuckle. She playfully flicked Xiao Bai's delicate nose with her curled index finger.
"You silly girl, if someone sold you, you'd probably help them count the money."
"Did you not notice? My anger was directed at Ye Tian."
She suddenly shot Ye Tian a cold glance, warning him,
"Xiao Bai is just an innocent little shark. She's only been by your side for a few days—don't lead her astray."
Xiao Bai waved a hand dismissively, looking unconcerned.
"What's the big deal? It's not like Ye Tian hasn't seen me bathe in the water before."
The moment those words left her mouth, Ye Tian, who had been grinning, suddenly widened his eyes.
His pupils shrank as he glanced at the equally shocked Sea Witch, quickly waving his hands.
"I never did! Xiao Bai's just talking nonsense!"
Jokes aside, Ye Tian would never do something so sneaky and shameless!
Nearby, Xiao Ying was also stunned by Xiao Bai's words.
It seemed this man's reputation wasn't very good…
Even Xuan Miaoyin was visibly shocked.
So the calm and detached demeanor Ye Tian had shown in front of her before—it was all an act?
The Sea Witch locked her gaze onto Ye Tian, her fingers cracking ominously.
"When did this happen?"
"Little brother, you'd better explain yourself clearly. Lord Bo Saixi sent me to protect you, but that doesn't mean I can't beat you up."
"This is pure nonsense!"
Ye Tian hastily grabbed Xiao Bai's hand, glaring at her.
"You better explain yourself! When did I ever see you bathe?!"
If he had, with his photographic memory, how could he not recall it?
Xiao Bai tilted her head in confusion. Wasn't it just bathing? Was there a need to be this nervous?
Still, under Ye Tian's intense questioning, Xiao Bai had to clarify,
"When I first brought you to Sea God Island, and when I took you back, I wasn't wearing any clothes."
"Doesn't that count?"
Hearing this, Ye Tian let out a long sigh of relief.
So that was all!
He had been scared for nothing.
With a casual wave, he said,
"Fine, if you say it counts, then it counts."
"Hmph! You better not have any improper thoughts about our Xiao Bai!"
The Sea Witch secretly breathed a sigh of relief as well.
She had already broken Sea God Island's rules by bringing Xiao Bai to the mainland.
If Ye Tian actually did anything to her, then as one of the Seven Sacred Pillars of the Sea God, she'd surely lose her position.
Losing her title wasn't a big deal to her personally.
But behind her stood the entire Sea Maiden Clan.
Without her high-ranking position, the Sea Maidens would be left vulnerable to oppression from other tribes.
Initially, Ye Tian hadn't thought much of it, but after hearing the Sea Witch's warning, his temper flared.
Raising his hand slightly, he said with indifference,
"Xiao Bai has the freedom to fall in love."
"But not with you. There's no future between humans and soul beasts," the Sea Witch stated coldly.
"Says who?"
Ye Tian smiled faintly.
"Don't you know about the legendary love story between the Clear Sky Douluo and a Blue Silver Empress from twenty years ago?"
The Sea Witch narrowed her eyes in thought. "Clear Sky Douluo… You mean the one from the Clear Sky Clan, Tang Chen?"
"No, wait. Didn't Tang Chen have feelings for Lord Bo Sai Xi?"
She pondered carefully.
"Could it be that after failing to win Lord Bo Sai Xi's love, he was so heartbroken that he fell for a blade of grass instead?"
At this, Ye Tian burst into laughter.
Women's imagination was truly wild!
"You're way behind the times. Tang Chen being Clear Sky Douluo was over a hundred years ago."
"The current Clear Sky Douluo is named Tang Hao."
"Oh, right. Only the strongest of the younger generation inherits the Clear Sky Douluo title," the Sea Witch mused.
"Then Tang Chen must have died long ago."
"But this love story between Tang Hao and a blade of grass sounds absolutely absurd! What kind of normal person would fall for a blade of grass?"
The Sea Witch was baffled.
Xiao Ying interjected,
"Sea Witch Sister, what Ye Tian said is completely true."
"This matter even involved our Spirit Hall."
"When our Pope at the time discovered that Tang Hao's wife was a Blue Silver Grass soul beast, he gathered Spirit Hall's top experts to capture her."
"But that Blue Silver Grass soul beast deeply loved Tang Hao and sacrificed herself, giving him his final soul ring."
"In that battle, Tang Hao fought four enemies at once, severely injuring the Pope and barely escaping with his life."
"The Pope died shortly after returning to Spirit Hall."
Hearing Xiao Ying's account, the Sea Witch sighed.
"So Tang Hao and that Blue Silver Empress were a tragic couple…"
"So it's possible for soul beasts and humans to be together," Ye Tian said meaningfully.
The Sea Witch's delicate face darkened.
"If you dare to pursue one, let's see if I don't beat you up."
"Sea Witch Sister, don't be mad. Xiao Bai won't fall in love," Xiao Bai said sweetly, wrapping her arms around the Sea Witch's shoulders.
"I only like you, Sea Witch Sister."
She even nuzzled against the Sea Witch's shoulder affectionately.
The Sea Witch's lips twitched before she shrugged and said,
"I'd rather keep Xiao Bai by my side than let Ye Tian get his hands on her."
She shot Ye Tian a glare for good measure.
"So I'm the villain now?"
Ye Tian rolled his eyes.
"No, your lifespan is too short," the Sea Witch said bluntly.
"Xiao Bai isn't a strong little shark. If she falls in love with you and loses you, she'll do something foolish."
Ye Tian couldn't refute this and nodded slightly.
He had only spoken to lighten the mood.
As for Xiao Bai, he had no intention of pursuing her.
"Alright, since everyone is here, let's move on," Ye Tian suggested, waving his hand.
At that moment, the Sea Witch signaled Xiao Bai to let go and prepared to depart.
But then she noticed that Xiao Bai was secretly watching Ye Tian.
This gave the Sea Witch a bad feeling.
She quickly warned,
"Xiao Bai, don't do anything foolish. There are plenty of young, strong sharks in the ocean."
"If you really want to find love, I'll introduce you to one after this mission is over."
(End of Chapter)